= psycues fay THE COUNCIL OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF JAMAICA ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE EXAMINATION SEMESTER I - 2018 DECEMBER PROGRAMME: PSYCHOLOGY COURSE NAME: INTRODUCTION TO DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY CODE: PSYC1103 YEAR GROUP: ONE THURSDAY, 2018 DECEMBER 13 9:00 A.M. ~ 11:00 A.M. 2 HOURS EXAMINATION TYPE: FINAL This Examination paper has 4 pages INSTRUCTIONS: 1. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM SECTION A 2. SECTION B CONSISTS OF FOUR (4) QUESTIONS. ANSWER ANY TWO @) DO NOT TURN THIS PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO 18/12 The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica Page 1psveui0s SI CTION A Instruction: Answer ALL questions in this section, Timothy at 15 years old recently lost his father after battling with an illness for a year; prior to Timothy becoming aware of his father’s illness that led to his death, he was an outgoing teenager, who enjoyed football, SPSP video games and socializing with his friends. Timothy’s mother Betty has observed that at home he has become withdrawn, he no longer shows interest in socializing with his peers; she has tried to encourage him to do other activities outside of staying at home in isolation, but he has shown no interest. At school Timothy's teacher have noticed a significant difference in his personality; since the death of his father Ms. Winter (his teacher) has noticed that he has become quite withdrawn, often avoiding interactions with his classmates shying away from extracurricular activities something he used to enjoy tremendously. Once a top performer in his grade, Timothy started failing tests, getting into frequent fights with his peers, and not completing assignments on time; Ms. Winter is concerned that Timothy no longer considers his academies important. A. Using your knowledge of Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory, identify and briefly describe the FOUR (4) layers of this system, G marks) B. _Asthe psychologists, use the principles of Ecological Systems Theory to discuss TWO Q) strategies you would utilize in identifying and implementing an intervention plan helping Timothy. (10 marks) C. Using your views and understanding of this approach, identify THREE (3) strengths and weaknesses of the Ecological Systems Theory by suggesting ways in which this theory can be improved to explain human development. (7 marks) (Total 20 marks) END OF SECTION A 18/2 The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica Page 2 \Psvcui0: SECTION B Instruction: In the booklet provided, answer any TWO (2) questions from this section. Question 1 ‘A. Briefly explain the following terms as used by Cognitive Theorists: Object Permanence, Accommodation & Assimilation. (6 marks) B. Explain the stages involved in the process of childbirth. (12 marks) C. Discuss THREE (3) environmental factors that can influence prenatal development. (12 marks) (Total 30 marks) Question 2 A. According to Erik Erikson, individuals experience social and emotional development. Considering this, examine THREE (3) issues/crisis and its impact on emotional and social development in early adulthood. (15 marks) B. Discuss the impact of any THREE (3) issues that can significantly impact the psychological well-being of individuals during early adulthood. (15 marks) (Total 30 marks) ‘Question 3 A. Identify the developmental theory to which language acquisition belongs. (2. marks) B. With respect to language and language acquisition, trace the development of language from the new bom into childhood. (28 marks) (Total 30 marks) 18/12 The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica Page 3\ Psvcr103 A. Outline the FIVE (5) physical changes that take place during adolescence. (15 marks) B. Discuss how such physical changes during adolescence relate to development of identity. (15 marks) (Total 30 marks) ‘D OF EXAMINATION 18/12 The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica Page 4